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RV57 LKO

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,924 mi
Last recorded89,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 89,924 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 89,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 86,177 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 86,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,853 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,673 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,825 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 49,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 44,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,902 miles

temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting

Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,307 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,982 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,534 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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RV57 LKO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV57 LKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV57 LKO registered?

RV57 LKO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is RV57 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 LKO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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